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Posts by Vanessa Rochelle Lewis

Why We Must Stop Believing Pain and Illness Are Punishments for Our Mistakes

By Vanessa Rochelle Lewis | February 9, 2016
Person in mustard-colored coat, against a brick wall, looking pensive

This author knew how healing was “supposed” to look – and she internalized the messages that she had to “fix” herself to deserve love and wellness. If you can relate, these touching reflections are for you.

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5 Ways Black People Experience Non-Physical Violence on College Campuses

By Vanessa Rochelle Lewis | November 16, 2015

Some people are saying students of color protesting racism on US campuses are whining about “trivial” things – nothing compared to the violence in Paris. But here’s why this violence too is very real, and why we must *also* support students of color.

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4 Reasons Why the US Police Force Is an Extension of Slavery and White Supremacy (That You Were Probably Never Taught)

By Vanessa Rochelle Lewis | May 31, 2015
Police officer talking into a radio and standing next to a police car

Many Black and Black-allied people in the US are enraged with the police. We think if you read these historical and contemporary truths, you’ll be angry, too.

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3 Ways to Lovingly Talk to Your In-Laws (Or Anyone, for That Matter) About That Hella Oppressive Thing They Just Said

By Vanessa Rochelle Lewis | May 17, 2015
Two people holding hands, having a conversation

The bad news: Your in-laws are harboring some bigotry. The good news? If you approach them this way, they’re all potential allies.

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Why Keeping to Yourself and Ignoring Strangers Is Not the Way to Fight Rape Culture

By Vanessa Rochelle Lewis | May 12, 2015
Person looking nervously out the window, trying not to be seen

This story of street harassment isn’t just about the person who assaulted me. It’s also about how other people witnessed my attack and did nothing.

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